{"id":"pet-groomers-montreal-2026","name":"Best Pet Groomers in Montréal","category":"Pet Groomers","location":{"city":"Montréal","province":"Quebec","country":"Canada"},"canonical_url":"https://bests.ca/best/pet-groomers/in/montreal","publication_type":"algorithmic","methodology_version":"pet-groomers-v4","evidence_cutoff_at":"2026-08-20T23:59:00.000Z","published_at":"2026-08-20T23:59:59.999Z","maximum_positions":3,"positions_published":3,"positions":[{"rank":1,"entity":"Baboushka Toilettage","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Salon chiens-chats au 2484 rue du Centre","best_for":"Chiens ou chats nécessitant un environnement calme, une approche douce et une limite médicale claire","why_it_ranks":"Baboushka arrive premier pour une adresse précise, des toiletteuses identifiées comme certifiées et expérimentées, un environnement calme, propre et sécuritaire, une approche douce et une limite explicite sans tranquillisant. Cette limite ne remplace pas un protocole complet: manipulation, séchage, prix, arrêt et escalade vétérinaire doivent être confirmés.","decision_notes":["Confirm the exact groomer, location or mobile area, species, size, coat and behaviour fit, new-client intake, timing, complete price range and current policies directly before booking","Describe health, skin, coat, matting, handling and bite history privately and ask about one-to-one handling, pet separation, restraint, dryer use, breaks, stop rules, first aid, incident notification and veterinary escalation","Agree on the requested finish, humane alternatives and permission before material changes; grooming credentials and reviews do not guarantee behaviour, appearance or health outcomes, and medical assessment belongs with a veterinarian"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/pet-groomers/in/montreal/profile/baboushka-toilettage-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/pet-groomers-montreal-2026/baboushka-toilettage-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":2,"entity":"Lave Toutou Toilettage — Atateken","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Salon chiens-chats au 1638 rue Atateken","best_for":"Chiens ou chats nécessitant une coupe spécialisée, l'épilation à la main ou une plage féline distincte","why_it_ranks":"Lave Toutou se classe deuxième pour une propriétaire nommée, une adresse précise, des services chiens-chats, l'épilation à la main, une capacité simultanée publiquement limitée et une plage féline distincte. Les attestations, témoignages, coloration et formation ne prouvent pas à eux seuls la qualité de manipulation.","decision_notes":["Confirm the exact groomer, location or mobile area, species, size, coat and behaviour fit, new-client intake, timing, complete price range and current policies directly before booking","Describe health, skin, coat, matting, handling and bite history privately and ask about one-to-one handling, pet separation, restraint, dryer use, breaks, stop rules, first aid, incident notification and veterinary escalation","Agree on the requested finish, humane alternatives and permission before material changes; grooming credentials and reviews do not guarantee behaviour, appearance or health outcomes, and medical assessment belongs with a veterinarian"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/pet-groomers/in/montreal/profile/lave-toutou-toilettage-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/pet-groomers-montreal-2026/lave-toutou-toilettage-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":3,"entity":"Toutou Village","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Salon et animalerie au 6274 avenue Somerled","best_for":"Familles recherchant le toilettage de chiens, chats ou NAC avec option de ramassage-livraison","why_it_ranks":"Toutou Village obtient la troisième place pour une adresse précise, une portée chiens-chats-NAC, des services et prix publiés, des politiques accessibles et un service de transport documenté. L'identité du toiletteur, les espèces réellement acceptées, la cage de transport, la supervision, les produits et le prix final doivent être confirmés.","decision_notes":["Confirm the exact groomer, location or mobile area, species, size, coat and behaviour fit, new-client intake, timing, complete price range and current policies directly before booking","Describe health, skin, coat, matting, handling and bite history privately and ask about one-to-one handling, pet separation, restraint, dryer use, breaks, stop rules, first aid, incident notification and veterinary escalation","Agree on the requested finish, humane alternatives and permission before material changes; grooming credentials and reviews do not guarantee behaviour, appearance or health outcomes, and medical assessment belongs with a veterinarian"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/pet-groomers/in/montreal/profile/toutou-village-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/pet-groomers-montreal-2026/toutou-village-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}